Assistant Professor of Instruction - Biology

About the role

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Biology seeks applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction position with expertise in evolutionary biology. This is a full-time, two-year term position starting in August 2027, with the possibility of renewal. We are looking for a successful candidate who will expand and enrich the biology curriculum, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, and participate in departmental service. Evolutionary biologists with any taxonomic specialization are encouraged to apply. For more information on the Department of Biology visit chas.uni.edu/biology.

Full consideration date: November 6, 2026. For questions, contact Ai Wen, Search Committee Chair, at ai.wen@uni.edu.

Responsibilities

• Standard teaching load of twelve total classroom/prep/lab contact hours per week.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in a general biology core course with large lecture and lab sections; an upper-level Evolutionary Biology lecture; a discussion-based sophomore-level Evolution, Ecology and the Nature of Science course; and additional course(s) within the candidate's area of expertise.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Employ evidence-based teaching practices.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in biology required.
• Demonstrated success for excellence in teaching evolutionary and organismal biology required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred.
• At least two semesters of experience as an instructor at the college level.
• Experience integrating research into coursework and student mentorship.
• Courses in the candidate’s area of expertise that complement the Biology Department’s needs.
• Strong mentoring skills on undergraduate student research.

Benefits

UNI offers an excellent benefits package for eligible non‑temporary positions.

Schedule

Academic Year schedule; full‑time, two‑year term position starting August 2027, with possibility of renewal.